Senior Project Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

The Position: A Senior Project Surveyor is responsible for various tasks on land surveying and engineering projects including preparation of drawings and base maps, and plan and profiles. Broad land survey experience and familiarity with utility industry is highly desirable.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate land surveying activities for large-scale civil engineering projects, including ALTA surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping.
• Serve as the project technical expert and assist staff with resolution of technical problems,
• Responsibility to ensure all aspects of a project are completed in a satisfactory manner, including but not limited to, survey processing, processing of topographic field data, obtaining permits, and scheduling tasks,
• Assist with fieldwork, drafting, data analysis, document preparation, legal descriptions and other aspects of land surveying,
• Assist in preparation of proposals, estimates for projects, and maintaining client relationships
• Assist with surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties based on field data, record documents, and titles,
• Train survey staff in the use of equipment and proper field techniques,
• Prepare detailed CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Trimble software to illustrate survey findings and project layouts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science or a related field preferred,
• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California required,
• 7+ years’ of experience in office mapping with AutoCAD software’s ,
• Ability to produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphics in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with little to no supervision,
• Strong knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, and Trimble.
• Prior experience with managing a staff as well as familiarity with a projects scope and budget,
• Excellent technical and communication skills,
• Ability to work on and prioritize concurrent projects and deadlines,

WestLAND Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Voted one of the Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm by Zweig Group for multiple years. WestLAND Group, Inc. (WLG) is a full-service engineering, geospatial, land planning, and utility locating firm providing creative and innovative solutions to public and private clients throughout California since 2000. WLG is known as an industry leader and pioneer in the adaption of state-of-the-art technologies combining professionalism, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality service and deliverables.

Company Description

Voted one of the Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm by Zweig Group for multiple years. WestLAND Group, Inc. (WLG) is a full-service engineering, geospatial, land planning, and utility locating firm providing creative and innovative solutions to public and private clients throughout California since 2000. WLG is known as an industry leader and pioneer in the adaption of state-of-the-art technologies combining professionalism, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality service and deliverables.